BLESSED CEFERINO NAMUNCURÁ (1886-1905)
Posted: Wed, 26 Aug 2015 07:32
Ceferino was a son of Mapuche Chief Manuel Namuncurá and a Chilean captive woman. Manuel fought bravely against General Roca's conquering troops but, when it turned impossible to beat them, he settled for a peaceful coexistence with the white man. In 1884, Namuncurá officially surrendered and was promoted to Honorary Colonel of the Nation.
Ceferino was born in 1886 and at the age of 11,... Read More »
BLESSED MARIA TRONCATTI (1883-1969)
Posted: Tue, 25 Aug 2015 10:17
Maria Troncatti was born in Cortegno Golgi (Brescia) on February 16, 1883. She grew up happy and hardworking in her numerous family, dividing her time between the farm and caring for her little brothers and sisters, in the warm and loving atmosphere created by her exemplary parents. She regularly attended catechism in her parish, where she developed a deep Christian spirit and opened her heart to the... Read More »
PROVINCE CELEBRATION OF THE BI-CENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF DON BOSCO
Posted: Thu, 20 Aug 2015 10:18
After twenty four hours of rain the prospects for the 'outdoor' celebrations for the Province didn't look too bright, on Saturday (15th August). The thought of chairs disappearing into the lawns of Thornleigh and the fireworks being soaked through caused a sleepless night for the Provincial and the Bi-Centenary Team....
...But on the day itself things came good and over 290 people (young and old)... Read More »
Congratulations to Bro Ste Lloyd SDB
Posted: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:13
On Saturday evening, the 15th August, Ste Lloyd make his first Profession of the Vows of Obedience, Poverty and Chastity in the presence of the Provincial, Fr Martin Coyle SDB. Supported by his parents, Margy and Gary, his niece and nephew, Alicia and Craig, family, friends and parishioners of his home Parish, St James' Bootle, the occasion was celebrated as part of the Province's Bi-centenary celebrations... Read More »
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DON BOSCO!!
Posted: Sat, 15 Aug 2015 10:53
"Do you want to do a holy thing, a very holy thing, a most holy thing? Educate the young."
The history of our society can be traced to an obscure village in the north of Italy called The Becchi.
Our history began, we may say, when little John Bosco dreamed a very strange dream at the age of 9. Or we may date the origins of our society to a surprise encounter that brought him face to face with a frightened... Read More »
CONGRATULATIONS ARE VERY MUCH IN ORDER...
Posted: Fri, 14 Aug 2015 15:26
In his Apostolic Letter on the occasion of the Year of Consecrated Life, Pope Francis encourages us to 'look back with gratitude; live the present with passion; look to the future with hope', so said Fr Martin Coyle SDB in his homily to the congregation at the Parish Church of St Joseph's, Blundellsands on the celebration of the anniversaries of Final Profession of Sister Elena Gibson FMA (Ruby), Sisters... Read More »
ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD
Posted: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 09:20
Congratulations to Jakub Ruszniak SDB, recently ordained to the Priesthood.
Jakub, formerly of the Polish Province of Pila, was joined by his mother, father, two brothers, family, friends and Salesians for this great occasion. Representing the British Province was the Provincial Fr Martin Coyle SDB. Jakub spent two years on practical training at the Salesian School, Chertsey between 2009-2011. Also... Read More »
FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION
Posted: Thu, 6 Aug 2015 09:12
Jesus took with him Peter and James and John and led them up a high mountain where they could be alone by themselves. There in their presence he was transfigured; his clothes became dazzingly white, whiter than any earthly bleacher could make them. Elijah appeared to them with Moses; and they were talking with Jesus. Then Peter spoke to Jesus: 'Rabbi', he said 'it is wonderful for us to be here;... Read More »
DBYN Step 1 - Routes to Europe, Vienna
Posted: Mon, 3 Aug 2015 12:57
This year's Step 1 training course was called 'Routes to Europe', and had a specific focus on refugees and cultural identity. Arriving at the Salesianum in Vienna, Austria, felt like arriving at home; we were greeted in the usual Salesian way with big smiles and food, and it was immediately evident that everyone was very welcoming and friendly. Joining participants from all over Europe, we played some... Read More »